Manager, Communications

Hireon; Kuching; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Malaysia is seeking a Manager of Communications to develop and implement strategic communication plans to enhance its reputation. The role involves maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders and managing a diverse team. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in communications or a related field, have at least five years of relevant experience, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills in both English and Bahasa Malaysia or Mandarin.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant work experience, two years in a leadership role.
• Experience in corporate communications, marketing, or public relations.
• Excellent written and spoken English, and Bahasa Malaysia or Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic communication plans for the university.
• Maintain professional relationships with stakeholders.
• Manage and mentor staff with diverse skills.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Communication strategy

Content creation

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or related field

Job description

SALARY RANGE: RM8,000-RM13,000

Responsibilities

The Manager, Communications develops and implements integrated, strategic communication plans to protect and enhance University Sarawak’s reputation as one of Malaysia’s leading universities.

Working collaboratively as a communication professional with specific portfolios, the Manager maintains effective professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, working across functions to achieve the university’s objectives.

Qualifications and Criteria

• A Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, media and/or other related discipline from a recognized institution with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience, and minimum of two (2) years of experience in a leadership role or management experience. Higher level qualification can be considered.
• Working experience in corporate communications, marketing, public relations, media or a related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in developing and executing creative, results-driven communications strategies that support organizational goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated excellence in managing the production and distribution of innovative, engaging and purposeful content across external, internal and social audiences.
• Excellent written and spoken English with the ability to clearly present ideas.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and negotiate with people at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to manage and mentor staff with a diverse set of skills and personalities.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in dynamic and entrepreneurial environments with the ability to manage and deliver on multiple, time-sensitive projects.
• Ability to act with discretion on matters of a confidential nature and manage business stakeholders in a mature and professional manner.
• Experience with issues and crisis management.
• Knowledge of the Malaysian and global education system and an understanding of key issues relating to the provision of private tertiary education in Malaysia and globally.
• Excellent written and spoken Bahasa Malaysia or Mandarin.